Kaiser William II German Appeal League Formed
An appeal to Germans to prevent the former emperor being delivered up if trial is published. The Landes Zeitung Deutschland carries the appeal urging a league of German men and women to protect the life and honor of William II. A statement by Vice Henry of Prussia notes sponsorship declined in favor of Hindenburg. The appeal warns that delivering the emperor for execution would insult Germany and calls for a gigantic league to safeguard the people from this distant danger.
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Associated Press
Agoimar
Iie
Jiliam
Landes Zeitung Deutschland
William
Henry
Prussia
Jeld Marshal von Hindenburg
William II
Germany
Passports Barred to Non Citizens in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls will not issue passports to non citizens until peace treaty is formally concluded. John Mortensen, a local resident, planned travel to Denmark but learned he cannot depart while he is only a declarant. Church services drew large crowds as Rev M K W Heicher returned from army service and lectures on law and order were delivered. The Rainbow Division welcome plan aims to organize western state representatives for parades before demobilization.
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Cedar Falls
John Mortensen
Denmark
Mortensen
Europe
M. K. W. Heicher
First Presbyterian Church
T. Wiley
148Th Squadron
Christian Church
Andrew Scott
Associated Press
New York
Charles Perrott
Siment
Waterloo
Rocky Mountain Club
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
State Teachers’ College
John Ross Frampton
Cedar River
Beaver Creek
John Dempster
Camp Pike
Cedar Falls National Bank
Congregational Brotherhood
League of Nations
M. ¥. Gregg
Clermont
Business Woman's
Woman’s Club
Washington
W. L. Hearst
Mmes. Pardee
Ives
H. &. Blackmar
Ottumwa
Board of Educational Examiners
W. L. Harding
Blackmar
Aaron FE. Burns
Sartori Hospital
Ann Arbor
Mich
The
State University
Order of the Eastern Star
Cedar Rapids
Dp. m
Black Hawk Hotel
Rick Rickenbacker Honored as Columbus Declares Half Holiday
Columbus Ohio February 17 Capt Edward V Rickenbecker American ace arrives from Washington to a welcoming committee. The mayor proclaims a half holiday and a parade is planned to honor him. Rickenbacker previously chauffeured Gen Pershing and became an aviation officer, serving as an instructor in France before joining the front. He credited with 26 enemy aircraft shot down.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Edward V. Rickenbecker
Washington
Rickenbacker
Frahee
France
10 000 Comfort Bags for Siberia Yanks in Red Cross Shipment
Vladivostok January 14. A Red Cross train carrying over 10 000 comfort bags for American soldiers along the Trans Siberian and Ussuri railways has been sent from Vladivostok. Each soldier receives two bags, one prepared locally and one from the United States, containing candy toothpaste toothbrush cigars chewing gum a comb pencil shaving stick lighter and small mending items. The train is led by J. T. Short, director of military relief.
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Vladivostok
Red Cross
Trans- Siberian
Ussuri
Vladiostok
United States
3. T. Short
Department of Military Relief
Soldiers Route Holdup on New Jersey Street Car
Two holdups are reported as part of a wave of crimes. In North Bergen New Jersey four men stopped a street car and robbed the crew but six soldier passengers came to aid, while in New York Robert Owen a sailor was robbed of 110 dollars by four men on the Bowery.
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Uby
Associated Press
New York
Robert Owen
Bowery
North Bergen
N. J
Casualty List Names Nine Town Men in Daily Report
The casualty list issued today records totals by category such as killed in action wounded in action and missing in action. It names nine town men including Pts RB Evans Minots ramp and Phono 1501 among those listed for today’s publication.
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Phono
Congress Debates League Pact Near Passage
United States will insist on retaining the Monroe doctrine as framed. Debate centers on public sentiment for a policy of aiding all nations and the potential ratification of the league covenant. Senate leaders doubt prompt restraint, while lawmakers weigh risks of immediate debate and possible reactions from diverse immigrant blocs.
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United States
Russia
France
Poland
Balkans
Czecho- Slovania
Congress
Senate
League of Nations
Wilson
Foreign Affairs
League
Gore
Oklahoma
Poro Smokeless and Hike the Cubs Adlines
C advertisement style text mentions Poro Smokeless at $9 and a phone number 1501 alongside a quip about boosting the Cubs pennant chances by Vice President RIN Veeck. It also references a Lump product priced at $7 with a phone 2604, all in a mixed ad fragment.
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Cubs
Rin Veeck
War Casualties List From Cambridge and Nearby
Cambridge and nearby towns report wounded or missing service members including Lieut. Ralph E. Terrall Reinbeck Corp. Plato C. Redfern Council Bluffs Pvts. Leo Donahue Davenport George Kelley Waukon Charles Lawrence Prescott Dale Booth Carlisle Ralph W. Lewis Ottumwa among named individuals.
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Cambridge
Ashby B. Livesay
Wil- Warmshore
Ralph BE. Terrall
Reinbeck
Corp
Plato C. Redfern
Council Bluffs
Leo
Pj Donahue
Lyavenport
George F. Kelley
Waukon
Charlies E. Lawrence
Prescott
Dale Booth
Carlisle
Ralph W. Lewis
Ottumwa
Stomach Troubles Gone By Pink Pills Remedy Testimony
Nervous indigestion and long stomach trouble attributed to thin blood. Lena Lagier of Fort Wayne credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with relief after a week and a month of use. Pill claim: builds blood and nerves, relieves neuralgia and sciatica without opiates. Free books offered. remedies sold by druggists or mail order.
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Inediana
Lena, Lagier
Fairield Avenue
Fort.Wayne
Ind
Thad
Dr. Williams
The Miss Hoover and Local Theatre Showings
The Miss Hoover adapts Maria Thompson Daviesy story with Marguerite Clark, praised for dramatic interest. Plaza screens Paora mount's picture to feature exceptional situations. Waterloo presents Al Gorrell’s Show-Flesh at movie prices with free admission for one lady with a 30 cent ticket before 6 pm. Crystal showcases Ethel Barrymore in The Divorcee with new gowns. Palace opens And the Children Pay, hailed by the censor chief as a sensational Chicago film with courtroom scenes and Kate Adams in Coulter House roles.
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Plaza Theatre
Plaza
al Gorrell
Waterloo
al Gorrel
al. Gorrell
Ethel Barrymore
Lady Frederick
W. Somerset Maugham
New York
Crystal Theatre
Miss Barrymore
the Crystal
Palace Theatre
Maj. Funkhouser
Censor Board
Chicago
Jacques Tyrol
Charles W. Goodnow
John R. Newcomer
Trapper Bill Gritzner Nets Profit This Season
Local trapper Bill Gritzner near Plainfield reports catching 19 mink 34 skunks 35 muskrats one raccoon and two civet cats this season for pelts totaling 285 dollars.
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Bill Gritzner
Plainflald
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo and Grand View Area
Property transfers listed include Mackawk County Abstract Co handling parcels for Parsons to A and others, with dollar figures such as 1,400.00 and 4.09 noted. Transfers cover Grand View Plaza, 1st and Railroad Additions, and multiple grantees including W. J. Garvin and AL Straebel, reflecting activity in Waterloo and surrounding Grand View areas.
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LAL Estate
Waterlooo
W. J. Garvin
Grand View Co
Waterloo
James T
AL Straebel
Danderine Ad Claims Dandruff Vanishes After Two Applications
An old advertisement asserts that every particle of dandruff disappears after two thorough uses of Danderine rubbed into the scalp. A small bottle is offered at drug stores for a few cents, claiming hair loss stops after several applications and the scalp ceases itching.
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Pediatric Relief
Popular 19th century remedy promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe, pleasant laxative for children and adults. The ad rejects calomel and castor oil, warns against counterfeits, and urges mothers to choose the fruit laxative made by the California Fig Syrup Company with clear dosing guidance.
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California
California Wig Syrup Company
Fragmented OCR item lists property deeds and names in a local add
A garbled OCR snippet shows multiple property deeds and owner names such as Witt LF Us Oak Lawn Add and Waterdaa. It references a Sullivan to Town Investment Corp and various firms and individuals with scattered figures like 4,760,001 and 1.90. The text appears as a rough record of real estate transactions with incomplete details.
Des Moines Automobiles Show Opens With Record Exhibits
Des Moines hosts the tenth annual automobile show with a record number of exhibits, claiming to be one of the largest west of Chicago. The event runs through Saturday, with dealers promoting booths and models.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Chicago
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Wil Grant
Charlie Chaplin
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